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Fleet & Rental Operations Director

Crain Automotive Holdings, LLC, little rock, ar, United States


Fleet & Rental Operations Director – Lead a New Rental Car & Truck Company

West Little Rock, Arkansas

Full-Time | In-Person

Looking to lead something big – and build it from scratch? Crain Automotive is launching a brand-new, fully funded rental car and truck company in Central Arkansas, and we’re looking for a bold, high-energy leader to bring it to life. The land is secured, the resources are in place, and now we need a fleet-savvy, operations-driven leader to bring it all to life!

This is a rare, career-defining opportunity to launch and scale an entire business — from building systems and hiring your dream team, to managing the fleet and growing revenue. If you thrive in high-ownership roles and are hungry to make an impact, this is your moment.

What You’ll Do

  • Launch and lead all day-to-day rental operations
  • Build and manage a high-performing team from scratch
  • Oversee fleet acquisition, maintenance, and utilization
  • Create systems for reservations, billing, and customer experience
  • Forge partnerships with service centers, dealerships, and insurance companies
  • Drive marketing strategy to grow customer base
  • Monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and report directly to ownership

What We’re Looking For

  • 2+ years in the rental car or fleet management space
  • Strong leadership and operations background
  • Entrepreneurial mindset — builder, problem-solver, decision-maker
  • Tech-savvy, with experience implementing rental or CRM platforms
  • Excellent communication, organization, and customer service instincts

Bonus Points For

  • Prior experience launching or managing a rental location
  • Existing relationships in the local automotive/insurance industries
  • Passion for customer experience and operational efficiency

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive base salary + performance bonuses
  • Health benefits + paid time off
  • Long-term growth path with true leadership autonomy
  • Direct access to and support from company ownership
  • The chance to be the founding force behind a growing company

If you're ambitious, hands-on, and ready to lead something new — we want to meet you!

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